How many of you here today remember the first time you were scared of the dark or the first time you were actually convinced that there was a monster under your bed? That was the first knock of fear on your childhood doors. From the time we were little, fear has always been part of our lives. At the age of five, it's the dark. At 10, it's math's homework. Actually, that one is for all ages, I guess. And at 11, it's the fear of speaking on stage. Or even worse, the fear of embarrassing yourself in front of y ...

I come from the northeastern part of Nigeria in a region known as Boro state, the home of peace. The home of peace that have experienced years of conflict, displacement and violence and still we stand strong. I always find peace in knowing that I am from that place because of how strong and resilient my people are.Whenever I tell people I am from Bono, people don't see me. They see booh haram. Yeah, I have been called and leelled as booh haram because of saying that I am from there.Do you know what book har ...

[Music] The world of late night is rallying around Jimmy Kimmel after Disney indefinitely preempted his show for comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination. John Stewart even made a special appearance Thursday and what he called a Trump compliant edition of the Daily Show. Check it out.We have another fun, hilarious administration compliant show. [Applause] Now, some naysayers may argue that this administration's speech concerns are merely a cynical ploy, a thin gr of a ruse, a smokeokc screen to o ...

Before I begin, let me be completely honest. I didn't come here to give a TEDex talk today. I came because rumors said there will be free snacks backstage.But since I'm already here, let's talk about something far more important than samosas. Let's talk about breaking boundaries. Hello everyone.I'm Anvi Ritimat from Bila International School. Yes, a sixth grader. And yes, I have a tiny speck on my face and a smile that makes most people think I'm harmless.But don't be fooled. Behind this smile is karate kid ...

Leadership & Strategy - Elon Musk advocates facing fears directly to overcome them [1] Personal Development - Overcoming fear is achieved by confronting it head-on [1]

[Music] [Music] Did you hear that. That's not just an allap that's a piece of my soul. I'm Swamini Shapurkar from grade 9 Bila International School and today I want to share my journey with music.When I was six, my mom put me into a music class and trust me I was terrible. I sang without feelings, without understanding the words. basically a robot trying to sing Bollywood songs.But slowly something changed. I began to sing with my heart and that changed everything. I know I was terrible but I refused to let ...

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As a kid, my parents and I took a trip to Paris. I was beyond excited. I mean, I heard so much about it and couldn't wait to live my best life.I would be sipping hot chocolate, visiting all the museums, and of course, seeing the Eiffel Tower. It was the iconic symbol of Paris, and I was buzzing with excitement. So, after days of sightseeing, we're walking up to the base of the tower, and I slowly start to get a little apprehensive.I just assumed that seeing the monument would make my fear of heights just va ...

How are you all sir. So let's start with how's the great so when I got the topic go beyond I asked myself what beyond where so fear how many of you are fearful about anything in life career relationships please please raise your hands properly now look around fear such a common thing. We have to go beyond our fear.But before we can think about we have to understand where it lives until when and how to remove it. So only three points we will discuss today. First where does fear live.There was an elephant. It ...

Polarization & Its Drivers - Polarization is defined as a movement towards extremes, eroding the moderate center where common ground is typically found [2] - The increasing polarization in society is not primarily driven by policy differences, but by profound differences in emotional understanding, specifically one's affective sense of the world [6][12] - Fear, as a primal emotion, is a significant driver of these divisions, influencing individuals' sense of safety and danger [8] Mitigation Strategies: The Three C's - The industry suggests a three-pronged approach to mitigate polarization: Connect, Curate, and Cultivate [13] - Connect: Emphasizes connecting to one's ethics and values such as integrity, dignity, honesty, and kindness [13] - Curate: Advocates for curating exposure to information, particularly on social media, which is identified as a causal factor in conflict due to algorithms designed to maximize engagement through moral outrage [14][15] - Cultivate: Highlights the importance of community, compassion, curiosity, and appreciation, encouraging individuals to engage in conversations with those holding differing viewpoints [17] The Role of Social Media - Research indicates that social media is not merely correlated with conflict but is causal, driven by algorithms and corporate interests that prioritize engagement through moral outrage [14][15] - Social media algorithms are designed to keep users engaged by tapping into deep-seated fears and presenting the world as a dangerous place, rewarding moral outrage [16] Connection & Empathy - Finding emotional empathy and connecting with others on emotional realities, even without agreeing on facts, is key to navigating polarized times [18][19] - Listening first and finding common ground are crucial for meaningful connection and appreciation, even when coming from different standpoints [17][18]